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u.s. auto sales numbers, they'll be starting to come out here in an hour or so. expected to be very strong, especially for february. ben bernanke appearing on capitol hill for his twice a year testimony on the economy. it gets underway here in about 15 minutes or so. we expect him to talk about and answer questions on the deficit, higher fuel prices, higher food prices and higher employment. we've got the dow, s & p up but the nasdaq is actually a little lower and the bloomberg index trading down slightly. noble energy, they are slightly lower as well, that's after gaining yesterday that won the country's first permit as your last april b.p. oil spill. >> all right, jane. thank you. >> did you tell jane what you paid for gas. >> i know. $4.25 for premium. it really did. thank you very much. a new target store opens this sunday on the oakland emeryville border. the leaders of both cities say the jobs and sales taxes needed more than ever before. technically the new store is located in oakland but the emeryville border is just a few feet away. both share the tax re
u.s. auto sales numbers, they'll be starting to come out here in an hour or so. expected to be very strong, especially for february. ben bernanke appearing on capitol hill for his twice a year testimony on the economy. it gets underway here in about 15 minutes or so. we expect him to talk about and answer questions on the deficit, higher fuel prices, higher food prices and higher employment. we've got the dow, s & p up but the nasdaq is actually a little lower and the bloomberg index...
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there's no word on how long the governor now hopes to delay the vote. >> the jobs picture in the u.s. and some concern about international issues are waking heavy on wall street today. >> bloomberg's jane king joins us live from the new york stock exchange with this morning's "moneyscope" report. jane, we just saw the dow down heavy at the open. >> yeah, absolutely. we knew it was going to be a rough start. i think we were a little shocked how quickly the market fell this morning. weekly jobless claims number, a little higher than expected, nothing really atrocious though. export growth in china, that may be the biggie here. that is causing some concerns. china starting to slow down a little this morning. we've seen the stock market under pressure all night long here. spain here, moody's cutting their credit rating. all that combining and how we're trading at the moment. hanging out above 12,000 at the moment. about 1.5%. the silicon valley index trading sharply lower as well. apple shares one of the biggest on s & p this morning. apple by the way saying this morning the i-pad 2 will
there's no word on how long the governor now hopes to delay the vote. >> the jobs picture in the u.s. and some concern about international issues are waking heavy on wall street today. >> bloomberg's jane king joins us live from the new york stock exchange with this morning's "moneyscope" report. jane, we just saw the dow down heavy at the open. >> yeah, absolutely. we knew it was going to be a rough start. i think we were a little shocked how quickly the market fell...
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. >> we are learning from a u.s. official that the f-15 jet went down yesterday about 2:30 in the afternoon west coast time. they ejected and safely in the american hands. take a look at the jet went down. we are told the crew members ejecting at a high altitude became separated. official word the jet was not shot down, i had mechanical failure. this is day three of the operation, no-fly zone being enforced. it's hoped that the rebels can seize the momentum in their struggles against libyan leader moammar gadhafi. >> democracy can't be impose frd the outside. it must spring from within. from the hearts and souls for those that seek it and are willing to work for it. >> coalition forces say they will continue operations until gadhafi withdraws his forces and stops all attacks against civilians. big story, two crew members have been rescued with only minor injuries. terry mcsweeney, "abc 7 news." >>> it's 6:14. good news this morning coming from the massively damaged fukushima daiichi power plant. within the last hour,
. >> we are learning from a u.s. official that the f-15 jet went down yesterday about 2:30 in the afternoon west coast time. they ejected and safely in the american hands. take a look at the jet went down. we are told the crew members ejecting at a high altitude became separated. official word the jet was not shot down, i had mechanical failure. this is day three of the operation, no-fly zone being enforced. it's hoped that the rebels can seize the momentum in their struggles against...
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the u.s. will reduce the involvement to a supporting role within days. >> eric: to japan where police report the death toll following the earthquake and tsunami now stands at 9700, another 16,000 people are still missing. nuclear officials say three workers at the fukushima daiichi power plant have been exposed to radioactive elements. two have been sent to the hospital. the plant continues to leak radiation. today government workers will hand out 240,000 bottles of water to house hold with infants after the radiation level in tap water was found to be two times higher than what is recommended for babies. >>> back here in the bay area, a company that is using a living organism in hopes of reducing our reliance on foreign oil. >> once you've determined that you can take algae, klir it, give it a good shake and process it into this -- then the next logical strategic move for a biofuels company is cost met igs >> doesn't seem to connect. >> the stuff is hyaluronic acid. they weren't looking for i
the u.s. will reduce the involvement to a supporting role within days. >> eric: to japan where police report the death toll following the earthquake and tsunami now stands at 9700, another 16,000 people are still missing. nuclear officials say three workers at the fukushima daiichi power plant have been exposed to radioactive elements. two have been sent to the hospital. the plant continues to leak radiation. today government workers will hand out 240,000 bottles of water to house hold...
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two other people were wounded after the gunmen opened fire on a booze carrying u.s. troops. the accused suspects shouted out god is great in arabic before he opened fire. he's described as a 21-year-old ethnic albanian from kosovo. >> accused of leaking classified documents to wikileaks is charged with capital offense. the army filed 22 determine charges against sergeant man being. one for aiding the enemy under the uniform code of military justice which could carry a sentence of life in prison or death. army prosecutors say they will not recommend the death penalty for manning. >> the nfl players association face a deadline. there could be no profootball next season. it looks likely the team owners will look to lock the players out. that means no spring practice, no free agency deals and potentially no 2011 season. both sides have been meeting in washington over a week trying to avert the nfl's first work stoppage since 1987. >> want the fans to know we're trying and if we don't get it done, we know we'll have let them down. >> this is going to hurt your parking lot ahe ten
two other people were wounded after the gunmen opened fire on a booze carrying u.s. troops. the accused suspects shouted out god is great in arabic before he opened fire. he's described as a 21-year-old ethnic albanian from kosovo. >> accused of leaking classified documents to wikileaks is charged with capital offense. the army filed 22 determine charges against sergeant man being. one for aiding the enemy under the uniform code of military justice which could carry a sentence of life in...
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the suspect in the killing of two american airmen at the frankfort airport confess to targeting the u.s. military and says he acted alone. prosecutors say the shooting is investigated as islamic terrorism. two other people were wounded after open fire on troops. the accused suspect shouted out god is great in arabic before he began shooting. he's described as a 21-year-old ethnic albanian from kosovo who comes from a family of difficult route is muslims. >> the nfl and players association face a deadline if they don't reach a deal on a labor contract there could be no pro football next season. more from washington where the two sides are meeting. >> at midnight tonight the current labor contract expires and looks like the team owners will move to lock out the players. that means no spring practice, no free agency deals and potentially no 2011 season. both sides have been meeting here in washington for over a week trying to avert the nfl's first workshop stoppage. the revenue is about $9 billion. the owners set aside $1 billion for their own expenses and the players receive about 60% of
the suspect in the killing of two american airmen at the frankfort airport confess to targeting the u.s. military and says he acted alone. prosecutors say the shooting is investigated as islamic terrorism. two other people were wounded after open fire on troops. the accused suspect shouted out god is great in arabic before he began shooting. he's described as a 21-year-old ethnic albanian from kosovo who comes from a family of difficult route is muslims. >> the nfl and players association...
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the u.s. federal government is also concerned about the impact of social media on trial jurors. when former giants home run barry bonds begins his federal perjury trial in two weeks, members of the jury could be asked to hand over i-phones, blackberry's and other digital devices when court is in session. bonds' defense team proposes warning jurors they could be held in contempt of court for doing any electronic research on the case. charlie sheen is continuing his media blitz. last night he debuted a new life stream web show called sheen's corner. he hosted the show while several people sat nearby including one of his live-in girlfriends. the actor showed off his latest tattoo bearing his new phrase winning written across his wrist. he was build a premier episode and the actor is indicating he'll do another show. one point sheen had 115,000 people watching. archbishop desmond too too will preach at 11:00 this morning. the no bell laureate shown here on stage at the world cup soccer tournament last year is now retired from public life but he agreed to preach at grace cathedral. a
the u.s. federal government is also concerned about the impact of social media on trial jurors. when former giants home run barry bonds begins his federal perjury trial in two weeks, members of the jury could be asked to hand over i-phones, blackberry's and other digital devices when court is in session. bonds' defense team proposes warning jurors they could be held in contempt of court for doing any electronic research on the case. charlie sheen is continuing his media blitz. last night he...
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a senior u.s. officials have reduced flights over libya as they impose a no-fly zone over the country. >> feeling the pain of gasoline. city governments are feeling the crunch just as much as anyone else. nearby walnut creek, the city has a fleet of over 100 cars including police trucks and vehicles. nearly $800,000 is budgeted for fuel but if prices keep rising, that may not be enough. >> we estimated a little high. right now we're okay if gas prices get above $5, we are going to have to go back to council for more budget. >> and it's not known where council will get the extra money if they need to pay more for gasoline. >> all right. you drove this morning to work. i think i need to slow down a little, the roads a little wet and light showers and drizzle. >> the key was they were light but just enough to make the roads wet. show you what's going on as far as how much calmer it is this morning. look at the bay. how often do we see it looking like glass as we look from emeryville back to san franci
a senior u.s. officials have reduced flights over libya as they impose a no-fly zone over the country. >> feeling the pain of gasoline. city governments are feeling the crunch just as much as anyone else. nearby walnut creek, the city has a fleet of over 100 cars including police trucks and vehicles. nearly $800,000 is budgeted for fuel but if prices keep rising, that may not be enough. >> we estimated a little high. right now we're okay if gas prices get above $5, we are going to...
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a gunman shoulding in arabic shouted at u.s. troops in an airport in germany. >> the clock is ticking for the national football league. next the mid light deadline that could mean no football next season. >> the threat that charlie sheen's he is strained wife said he made against her that forced police to showowowowowowowowowo" >> welcome back. here's a look at our high temperatures across the country. wow! looks like spring is moving into the midwest, st. louis 62. mid-40s for seattle and portland and the cold is back in boston, 20 today, 31 new york. heading to phoenix, 80. everything is quiet. really no worries. we do have a little shower activity here and snow around minneapolis and chicago. if delays develop we'll have 'em, abc7news.com. >> 4:48 now. the bodies of two children were found stuffed into luggage in a south florida canal in the exclusive oceanside community of delray beach. divers are back in the water today searching for clues. a little girl was found in a duffel bag. a boy of unknown age was locked in a suitca
a gunman shoulding in arabic shouted at u.s. troops in an airport in germany. >> the clock is ticking for the national football league. next the mid light deadline that could mean no football next season. >> the threat that charlie sheen's he is strained wife said he made against her that forced police to showowowowowowowowowo" >> welcome back. here's a look at our high temperatures across the country. wow! looks like spring is moving into the midwest, st. louis 62....
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. >> president obama meets this morning with senior advisors to discuss possibly u.s. intervention in libya. later moammer gadhafi says libyans will fight. that will show their real intention to seize the country's oil. he made his remarks during an interview that ran today on turkey's state-run television. the city closest to the capital, pro-regimen forces shelled the neighborhood with tank and artillery fire and appeared to regain control from rebel forces. >> a magnitude 7.43 earthquake in japan triggered a small tsunami. no reports of anything damage or injuries. this is from nhk television network. as you can see the shaking and the building swaying for about 30 seconds. this is in tokyo. the initial quake -- you see the shaking -- was followed by an aftershock. the specific tsunami warning center did not expect any other areas to be affected. >> along the atlanta coast communities from delaware up for massachusetts are bracing for more rain and more flooding today. the hardest hit may be new jersey where there's a state of new jersey. emily schmidt has the lates
. >> president obama meets this morning with senior advisors to discuss possibly u.s. intervention in libya. later moammer gadhafi says libyans will fight. that will show their real intention to seize the country's oil. he made his remarks during an interview that ran today on turkey's state-run television. the city closest to the capital, pro-regimen forces shelled the neighborhood with tank and artillery fire and appeared to regain control from rebel forces. >> a magnitude 7.43...
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the red cross is asking the u.s. for more help. >> we need aways to bring these people back home. >> reporter: there is no sign the battles for control of the city or the humanitarian crisis in libya will end anytime soon. abc news. benbenghazi. eastern libya. >> alan: at home, san bruno serviceman with an astonishing story of bravery and compassion is back from afghanistan tonight. joe burns went to afghanistan on january 1st this year, with the first marine tank battalion. a month and a half later he was on his way home to san bruno with a purple heart after receiving injuries from a roadside bomb. the 20-year-old says he expected a celebration for his birthday, which is today, but nothing like this. >> what do you think of this? >> a little much but i'm enjoying it. >> did you expect this? >> i didn't feel this. it feels good. i'm glad to be home, be with my family. you guys are awesome. you didn't have to do this. >> alan: when he arrived in afghanistan, the marines were sick with the flu. they were short of medi
the red cross is asking the u.s. for more help. >> we need aways to bring these people back home. >> reporter: there is no sign the battles for control of the city or the humanitarian crisis in libya will end anytime soon. abc news. benbenghazi. eastern libya. >> alan: at home, san bruno serviceman with an astonishing story of bravery and compassion is back from afghanistan tonight. joe burns went to afghanistan on january 1st this year, with the first marine tank battalion. a...
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. >> you can see the rest of this interview in a special captions sponsored by the u.s. department of educationdation of 20/20. it begins at 10 p.m. tonight. another star in trouble, pop singer aguilera has been released after deputies detained her in west hollywood for reportedly being drunk in public. authorities don't plan to file any criminal charges. the 30-year-old singer was in a car with her boyfriend when they were stopped just before 3 a.m.. her boyfriend was booked on suspicion of driving under the influence. aguilera was held at the sheriff's station until she (speaking in international language) and he said unto them go ye into all of the world and preach the gospel preach the gospel ♪very creature in the world. (applause) >> today on oprah at 4:00 willow smith and other talented kids. why sex matters when it comes to live-saving pacemakers. heather ishimaru reporting live into the deadly san bruno explosion. >> a lot of ponding on the roadways. we'll be here to get you through that. numerous chances of rain. the ti
. >> you can see the rest of this interview in a special captions sponsored by the u.s. department of educationdation of 20/20. it begins at 10 p.m. tonight. another star in trouble, pop singer aguilera has been released after deputies detained her in west hollywood for reportedly being drunk in public. authorities don't plan to file any criminal charges. the 30-year-old singer was in a car with her boyfriend when they were stopped just before 3 a.m.. her boyfriend was booked on suspicion...
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the u.s. military has several bases in the frankfort area. they're used as hubs for operations in afghanistan and iraq. >> the supreme court ruled today the first amendment protects the right to protest at military funerals. the court voted 8-1 in favor of the church at risk of protesting outside the service members. they threw out a $5 million judgment given to the father of a dead marine. chief justice john roberts says the first amendment shielded the protestors. he did say they obeyed police objectives and they were 1,000 feet from the church. >> they will sign a stop gap bill to avoid a government shutdown. the senate passed a bill this morning. this bill drafted by republicans cut $4 billion in spending. mr. obama says he's pleased this will have government agencies functioning for two more weeks but cannot take the threat of a shutdown every few weeks. he wants them to start meeting with the administration immediately to negotiate a budget that will last through september. >> and still ahead, why too many dating choices can leave singl
the u.s. military has several bases in the frankfort area. they're used as hubs for operations in afghanistan and iraq. >> the supreme court ruled today the first amendment protects the right to protest at military funerals. the court voted 8-1 in favor of the church at risk of protesting outside the service members. they threw out a $5 million judgment given to the father of a dead marine. chief justice john roberts says the first amendment shielded the protestors. he did say they obeyed...
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two u.s. air force planes delivered surprise yesterday but the red cross says it needs even more help. >> need mainly airplanes to help us to bring these people back home. >> there is no sign this crisis is going to end anytime soon. >>> charlie sheen is continuing his media blitz. last night he debuted a new life extreme web show called sheen's corner on youstream. he hosted the show while several people sat nearby, including one of his girlfriends. the actor showed off his latest tattoo bearing his new catch phrase winning written across his wrist. he was billed as the premier episode on youstream and the actor indicates he's going to be doing another show soon. how many people watched? at one point he had 115,000 people watching. archbishop desmond tutu will preach at san francisco's grease cathedral at 11:00 this morning. the nobel laureate shown here on tage at the world cup soccer tournament last year has now retired from public life but he has agreed to preach at grace cathedral's coral
two u.s. air force planes delivered surprise yesterday but the red cross says it needs even more help. >> need mainly airplanes to help us to bring these people back home. >> there is no sign this crisis is going to end anytime soon. >>> charlie sheen is continuing his media blitz. last night he debuted a new life extreme web show called sheen's corner on youstream. he hosted the show while several people sat nearby, including one of his girlfriends. the actor showed off...
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. >> they froze $30 billion in libyan assets and u.s. air forces are moving closer to northern africa and libya's embattled leader. >> still ahead, google borrows a favorite childhood toy to help its treatment service. ap >> closed captioning brought to you by mancini sleepworld. >>> also celebrated the ground breaking of the community's first public high school in more than 30 years. >> two, one! >> the new campus on garden street eventually will serve students who attend classes currently in a converted warehouse. the phoenix academy chatter school. all its graduating seniors were accepted into four-year colleges. >> to bring a public high school back to east palo alto is just an enormous achievement. we're happy to partner with both districts as well as our parents and families to bring a high-quality school option to get all these kids to college and beyond. >> the new campus will cost $13 million. the high school district will cover part of that amount. private donors also helped foot the bill. >> google is enhancing its street view
. >> they froze $30 billion in libyan assets and u.s. air forces are moving closer to northern africa and libya's embattled leader. >> still ahead, google borrows a favorite childhood toy to help its treatment service. ap >> closed captioning brought to you by mancini sleepworld. >>> also celebrated the ground breaking of the community's first public high school in more than 30 years. >> two, one! >> the new campus on garden street eventually will serve...
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the u.s. military has several bases in the frankfort area. they're used as hubs for operations in afghanistan and iraq. >> the supreme court ruled today the first amendment protects the right to protest at military funerals. the court voted 8-1 in favor of the church at risk of protesting outside the service members. they threw out a $5 million judgment given to the father of a dead marine. chief justice john roberts says the first amendment shielded the protestors. he did say they obeyed police objectives and they were 1,000 feet from the church. >> they will sign a stop gap bill to avoid a government shutdown. the senate passed a bill this morning. this bill drafted by republicans cut $4 billion in spending. mr. obama says he's pleased this will have government agencies functioning for two more weeks but cannot take the threat of a shutdown every few weeks. he wants them to start meeting with the administration immediately to negotiate a budget that will last through september. >> and still ahead, why too many dating choices can leave singl
the u.s. military has several bases in the frankfort area. they're used as hubs for operations in afghanistan and iraq. >> the supreme court ruled today the first amendment protects the right to protest at military funerals. the court voted 8-1 in favor of the church at risk of protesting outside the service members. they threw out a $5 million judgment given to the father of a dead marine. chief justice john roberts says the first amendment shielded the protestors. he did say they obeyed...
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. >>> u.s. investigators say they do not believe the shooter who killed two u.s. airmen at frankfurt airport in germany was part of any sort of terrorist organization. police say he walked up to the bus, pulled out a semiautomatic weapon and started shouting "god is great" in arabic. the victimswere airmen being deployed to afghanistan. >> i am saddened and outraged by this attack. i want everyone to know we will spare no effort in learning how this outrageous act took place. >> in addition to the two airmen killed, others were injured. some of the surviving airmen grabbed the shooter when his gun jammed. a german police officer arrested them. he is identified as 21-year-old yukka. he is a devout muslim who worked at the airport. >>> opposition forces in libya are calling on foreign governments to launch air strikes against militias loyal to moammar qaddafi. they launched an attack on rebels who control an oil facility in eastern libya. qaddafi's fighters briefly took control before the rebels wries el ised it back. they formed an interim government before calling
. >>> u.s. investigators say they do not believe the shooter who killed two u.s. airmen at frankfurt airport in germany was part of any sort of terrorist organization. police say he walked up to the bus, pulled out a semiautomatic weapon and started shouting "god is great" in arabic. the victimswere airmen being deployed to afghanistan. >> i am saddened and outraged by this attack. i want everyone to know we will spare no effort in learning how this outrageous act took...
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the u.s. moved naval and air forces close grower lib yachl the pentagon says all options are open. you can see more of the interview with muammar gaddafi on world news right after this newscast and later this evening on night line. >> new east span of the bay bridge is getting taller this weekend with a draw matic face lift there. is a live look of a massive steel structure being maneuvered into place. at 5:00 this morning crews started to lift the first of four huge legs making up stage four of the tower. each piece weighs a million pounds and will be transported on a barge. >> that piece going up behind me is over 100 feet long weighing almost 500 tons. this is going to take 30 hours before we can bring next one out. >> and there is a 136 feet hall tauler than the current east span. >> and 500? >> coming up... when a childhood fever is okay. pediatricians ees ease fears about that. >> and how this driver ended up over the freeway sound wall. >> i'm sandhya patel. hope you're enjoying sun, rain, and wind are come together bay area by tomorrow night. i'll have more on the storm com
the u.s. moved naval and air forces close grower lib yachl the pentagon says all options are open. you can see more of the interview with muammar gaddafi on world news right after this newscast and later this evening on night line. >> new east span of the bay bridge is getting taller this weekend with a draw matic face lift there. is a live look of a massive steel structure being maneuvered into place. at 5:00 this morning crews started to lift the first of four huge legs making up stage...
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today in an interview from abc news he laughed at u.s. calls for him to step down and claiming that young rebels are being drugged. >> when he can laugh and n.talking to americans and international journalists while slaughtering his own people, it underscores how unfit is he to lead and how disconnected is he from reality. >> and a meeting in switzerland, secretary of state clinton called on gaddafi to resign and did not discuss possible military options and the pentagon says all options are open for protecting libyan citizens. >> and now to san mateo, police just completed a news conference about a shooting in which officers killed an armed suspect. police say he shot first. the shooting took place around 11:00 this morning. officers responded to a cvs store after reports with a customer threatening an employee with a gun. >> the suspect pointed a gand ghun -- handgun and fired upon them. the suspect fled to his backyard. an officer encountered the armed suspect and fired one shot, striking the suspect and ending the immediate threat. >>
today in an interview from abc news he laughed at u.s. calls for him to step down and claiming that young rebels are being drugged. >> when he can laugh and n.talking to americans and international journalists while slaughtering his own people, it underscores how unfit is he to lead and how disconnected is he from reality. >> and a meeting in switzerland, secretary of state clinton called on gaddafi to resign and did not discuss possible military options and the pentagon says all...
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the court sided 8-1 with the baptist church, a group believes god is killing u.s. service members because of the country's tolerance of homosexuality. john roberts said the constitution protects even hurtful speech on issues to ensure we do not stifle the debate. >> what sk said and done is so offensive but a matter of public concern and a peaceful demonstration. and this is consistent with protected speech. >> justice alito saying the church group is only seeking public attention. >> upbeat report on the economy. the federal reserve's beige book says there has been modest to moderate growth and sights robust sales. on the down side price of crude oil closed today at more than $100 a barrel. and gas prices rose another penny overnight. and is now selling for 4:05 a gallon. a jobs report kept stock prices from falling. and ama conthreatened to receiver tie was 10,000 afill yates in california if it's forced to collect internet sales taxes. one official calls it a threat to california jobs. >> congress avoided a shut down passing a short term bill. resolution signed
the court sided 8-1 with the baptist church, a group believes god is killing u.s. service members because of the country's tolerance of homosexuality. john roberts said the constitution protects even hurtful speech on issues to ensure we do not stifle the debate. >> what sk said and done is so offensive but a matter of public concern and a peaceful demonstration. and this is consistent with protected speech. >> justice alito saying the church group is only seeking public attention....
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southwest carrying more people than any other u.s. airline with a big influence on sales. and aol completed it's ak yi sigs of the "huhton post" and now poses a new competitive threat to yahoo and google. >> subway surpassed mcdonalds at the largest restaurant chain. and a bay area research group is testing a new class of drugs against alzheimer's disease. it's a story we brought you when we learned their novel theory. >> and for years, researchers have altered mice to give them alzheimer's. this led them into signaling an imbalance into the brain. and and there is a new drug they believe could control the disease. >> we're still into early stage was the money. it will be several more months before we know how long these mice will do better and how much better they'll do. >> the researcher says the new drug therapy treatment traces fwook a dits coverry five years ago. that is when the team altered a protein associated with the protein of the plaque. but the mice had amaloid in their brains but surpris surprise -- surprisingly none of their memory loss. researchers believe
southwest carrying more people than any other u.s. airline with a big influence on sales. and aol completed it's ak yi sigs of the "huhton post" and now poses a new competitive threat to yahoo and google. >> subway surpassed mcdonalds at the largest restaurant chain. and a bay area research group is testing a new class of drugs against alzheimer's disease. it's a story we brought you when we learned their novel theory. >> and for years, researchers have altered mice to...
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for example, is the u.s. prepared to formally recognize the opposition and give them arms? and end all diplomatic relations with the government of libya? >> george, as a practical matter we have suspended our embassy operations. we have mounted an international campaign to seize the economic lifeline that feeds gadhafi and his family. we have put in place a global arms embargo, preventing him from resupplying. and so, we will keep the pressure on, with respect to the opposition. we are in dialogue with all aspects of libyan society, civil society leaders, those who oppose the regime. but to be candid, there has not coalesced a clear-cut operation. so it's premature at this stage to talk about recognizing or providing any material support to such an opposition. >> and are you prepared to go to the united nations and seek a resolution to authorize a no-fly zone so gadhafi's planes can no longer fly? >> as you know, george, on saturday, the united nations moved extraordinarily swiftly and in unity to pass a very tough resolution, that imposed an arms embargo, an active assets
for example, is the u.s. prepared to formally recognize the opposition and give them arms? and end all diplomatic relations with the government of libya? >> george, as a practical matter we have suspended our embassy operations. we have mounted an international campaign to seize the economic lifeline that feeds gadhafi and his family. we have put in place a global arms embargo, preventing him from resupplying. and so, we will keep the pressure on, with respect to the opposition. we are in...
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but the u.s. is skeptical for the no-fly zone. it is meeting with more support from arab and gulf state governments these days. the u.s. is skeptical that it would have the desired effect. given that most of the attacks on the libyan people by gadhafi are land attacks. i wouldn't expect it just now. >> and it seems like the white house doesn't think it's wise for the u.s. to be seen as the leader of this effort. >> reporter: not at all. exactly. they want this to be a european-centered effort. that's why you have nato taking the front line on this. and they also don't want this to be seen as the u.s. pushing out gadhafi. they want this to be from the libyan people. and also from the international community, not the u.s. >> okay, jake. thanks very much. elizabeth? >> all right. >>> turning now to a story in wisconsin where thousands of angry protesters swarmed the capitol building wednesday night, shouting angrily outside the heavily-guarded senate chamber over the bill to bust wisconsin unions. chris bury has the latest this morni
but the u.s. is skeptical for the no-fly zone. it is meeting with more support from arab and gulf state governments these days. the u.s. is skeptical that it would have the desired effect. given that most of the attacks on the libyan people by gadhafi are land attacks. i wouldn't expect it just now. >> and it seems like the white house doesn't think it's wise for the u.s. to be seen as the leader of this effort. >> reporter: not at all. exactly. they want this to be a...
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the u.s. tells americans to evacuate the danger zone and sends in planes to get them out of japan. >>> and two exclusive interviews. tiger and trump. we go airborne with donald trump, who is sounding more like a candidate for president. >> part of the beauty of me is that i'm very rich. if i need $600 million, i can put up $600 million myself. >> and tiger tees off about his frustrations on the golf course. and the challenge of living life as a single dad. >>> and good morning, america, on this st. patrick's day. the latest developments this morning. steam still rising from three of those nuclear reactors. one of those, worse, in fact. it shows the plant at a very critical point. and japanese officials saying, a slight radiation increase is too small to harm the 39 million people around tokyo. >> here's what happened when you were asleep. you saw the military helicopters. they tried to dump 30 tons of sea water on the reactors. they go over it. and a lot of the water dissipates before it hits
the u.s. tells americans to evacuate the danger zone and sends in planes to get them out of japan. >>> and two exclusive interviews. tiger and trump. we go airborne with donald trump, who is sounding more like a candidate for president. >> part of the beauty of me is that i'm very rich. if i need $600 million, i can put up $600 million myself. >> and tiger tees off about his frustrations on the golf course. and the challenge of living life as a single dad. >>> and...
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chairman bernanke said no long-term threat to the u.s. economy, unless this is sustained for a long period of time. is that the white house view? and is there anything they think they can do about it? >> reporter: administration officials with whom i spoke this morning, say they believe it's going to be a short-term problem, as other countries try to increase capacity for oil to make up for the shortfall from libya. but they don't think this will be more than a two-month or so problem. there is leverage the u.s. can use with those other oil production -- oil producing states. such as talking about opening up the u.s. strategic petroleum reserve. so far they're not talking about using that wrench just yet. they think they can ride this out. >> there's also debate over what kind of response the u.s. should have. the rebls inside libya haven't decided to ask for it. and even though secretary of state hillary clinton said enforcing the no-fly zone is in active consideration. defense secretary robert gates seemed to tamp that down yesterday. >
chairman bernanke said no long-term threat to the u.s. economy, unless this is sustained for a long period of time. is that the white house view? and is there anything they think they can do about it? >> reporter: administration officials with whom i spoke this morning, say they believe it's going to be a short-term problem, as other countries try to increase capacity for oil to make up for the shortfall from libya. but they don't think this will be more than a two-month or so problem....
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our questions, how long will the u.s. be there? what is the exit strategy? it's all coming up tonight on "world news." and we hope to see you then. >> we will be sure to watch, diane. thank you. that is the news at 8:06. >>> now, on to sam champion. sam, you know, i missed "dancing with the stars" last night. but i have to tell you, our producer, tracy, says it all, when she tweeted, funny gets you everywhere, about kirstie alley. >> i didn't hear a word. there are about 1,000 chris brown fans on that side. and folks from water day came by. they're available for information at water.org. let me show you this. look at this. where are you from? >> the bronx. >> where are you from? >> the bronx. >> tell me your name. >> dana. >> look at this. it's a huge crowd. it's a huge crowd today for chris brown. let's get to the boards and see what's going on this morning we want to talk about. we'll start with our live shot out of wls in chicagoland. we feel this area will be on the zone where some storms will pop up today. wow. you can see there's a lot of low clouds in
our questions, how long will the u.s. be there? what is the exit strategy? it's all coming up tonight on "world news." and we hope to see you then. >> we will be sure to watch, diane. thank you. that is the news at 8:06. >>> now, on to sam champion. sam, you know, i missed "dancing with the stars" last night. but i have to tell you, our producer, tracy, says it all, when she tweeted, funny gets you everywhere, about kirstie alley. >> i didn't hear a...
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she worried u.s. senator, john warner and larry fortensky, a construction worker she met in rehab at the betty ford clinic. her own story from story book beginning, to tragedy. poor health. later, using her fame to sell perfume. she also used her influence to raise millions of dollars to fight against aids. >> i call on the u.s. government to lead the charge, with the sole intent of finding an hiv vaccine. >> reporter: she was given the oscar a third time for her humanitarian work. but for all of her accomplishments, elizabeth taylor will be remembered like this. ♪ film preserves an image. and it preserves elizabeth taylor as one of the last great movie stars. sharyn alfonsi, abc news. >>> oh those great black and white pictures. someone who knew elizabeth taylor well is our friend barbara walters. she joins us live from the set of "the view." thank you for sharing time with us, barbara. we knew she was in poor health. but the news takes everyone back so sad. barbara. >> the man that was close to he
she worried u.s. senator, john warner and larry fortensky, a construction worker she met in rehab at the betty ford clinic. her own story from story book beginning, to tragedy. poor health. later, using her fame to sell perfume. she also used her influence to raise millions of dollars to fight against aids. >> i call on the u.s. government to lead the charge, with the sole intent of finding an hiv vaccine. >> reporter: she was given the oscar a third time for her humanitarian work....
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that leaves the u.s. picking up a hefty portion of that tab. >> eye-opening number this morning. >>> we're going to turn to the weather now. did you see the lightning last night in new york city? >> i did. what's going on, sam. >> it was a powerful system that moved through the area. we talk about thunder snow. but this was lightning with sleet. let's deal with what's going on out there today. when you step out the door in the northeast, you're going to say what spring? look at the temperatures. we're dealing with winter-like air coming in behind us. we tapped into some of the canadian cold air. detroit is 27. pittsburgh, 30. new york city, 30. boston, 30. new york city's high temperature is normally in the 50s. you certainly won't get there today. look at the second storm slamming into the west coast. there's more rain in the areas that were soaked. and a little bit of flooding during the day yesterday. there's more rain in the forecast today. there are some warm spots in the country. we'll find them. bu
that leaves the u.s. picking up a hefty portion of that tab. >> eye-opening number this morning. >>> we're going to turn to the weather now. did you see the lightning last night in new york city? >> i did. what's going on, sam. >> it was a powerful system that moved through the area. we talk about thunder snow. but this was lightning with sleet. let's deal with what's going on out there today. when you step out the door in the northeast, you're going to say what...
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at least a dozen u.s. air force security personnel were onboard this air force bus outside a terminal at the frankfurt international airport. they were coming from lakenheath, their base in england, on their way to ramstein air base in germany, to conduct what the military said were overseas contingency operations. likely in iraq, kuwait, or afghanistan. according to law enforcement officials, the gunman walked up to the bus, pulled out a semi automatic weapon and began firing over and over. and constantly shouting allahu akbar, arabic for god is great. the shooter got off nine rounds, killing two airmen including the bus driver and critically wounding two others. he made his way in the terminal and was tackled by a u.s. airman and german police. >> i'm saddened and i'm outraged by this attack. we will spare no effort in learning how this outrageous act took place. >> reporter: law enforcement officials say the shooter is 21-year-old arid uka, whose parents moved to germany decades ago from kosovo. an uncl
at least a dozen u.s. air force security personnel were onboard this air force bus outside a terminal at the frankfurt international airport. they were coming from lakenheath, their base in england, on their way to ramstein air base in germany, to conduct what the military said were overseas contingency operations. likely in iraq, kuwait, or afghanistan. according to law enforcement officials, the gunman walked up to the bus, pulled out a semi automatic weapon and began firing over and over....
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and missing from the vaults, details of britain's own roswell. 1980, u.s. airmen at a base in england saw strange lights, damaged trees in a forest. >> there is no doubt about it. this is weird. >> reporter: the files have mysteriously vanished. >> i don't think the ministry has revealed everything, by any means. the facts are too disturbing for the majority of the populous. some of them have bases and have had bases on planet earth for maybe thousands of years. >> reporter: now, my favorite nugget is every time a big sci-fi blockbuster hits the movie theaters, every time that happens, the sightings of ufos absolutely goes through the roof. >> that makes some sense. i don't see how anybody could have been fooled by the saucers they pulled out in the '60s. did you find anything in the files that made you a little more of a believer? >> reporter: well, listen. 5% of the sightings, they cannot explain. they say it doesn't mean they are aliens. but 5%, they cannot explain. so, could be anything. who knows? >> okay, nick. thanks very much. >> thanks, nick. >>> c
and missing from the vaults, details of britain's own roswell. 1980, u.s. airmen at a base in england saw strange lights, damaged trees in a forest. >> there is no doubt about it. this is weird. >> reporter: the files have mysteriously vanished. >> i don't think the ministry has revealed everything, by any means. the facts are too disturbing for the majority of the populous. some of them have bases and have had bases on planet earth for maybe thousands of years. >>...
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a chess game that has stalled now prompting more calms for the u.s. to step in with a big move, enforcing a no-fly zone. >> this would be a signal to gadhafi that the president is serious when he says, we need for gadhafi to go. >> reporter: but it would require a 24/7 air control. dozens of fighter jets that would attempt to keep gadhafi's war planes grounded. a no-fly zone could allow rebels to take a decisive step forward, stopping gadhafi's ability to launch air attacks. but it could also require u.s. bombing inside libya. to take out air defense systems. defense secretary robert gates has tried to shut the idea down. and was joined sunday by president obama's chief of staff. >> well, lots of people throw around the phrases of "no-fly zone." and they talk as though it's a game on a video game or something. >> reporter: one fear for pr victory for gadhafi, if he managed to shoot down an american jet. steve danyard is a former fighter pilot who enforced no-fly zones. >> there may be cheaper ways of providing for it. such as providing covert arms to
a chess game that has stalled now prompting more calms for the u.s. to step in with a big move, enforcing a no-fly zone. >> this would be a signal to gadhafi that the president is serious when he says, we need for gadhafi to go. >> reporter: but it would require a 24/7 air control. dozens of fighter jets that would attempt to keep gadhafi's war planes grounded. a no-fly zone could allow rebels to take a decisive step forward, stopping gadhafi's ability to launch air attacks. but it...
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his plan to try terror suspects in the u.s. has run into strong opposition in congress. >>> 22 people were killed this morning in a bombing outside a fas station in eastern pakistan. it happened in the hometown of the only christian member of pakistan's government, who was anas nated last week. and raises concern of the rising influence of the taliban and al qaeda. >>> back in this country. a close call you have to see to believe. ryan was working at 2:00 in the morning, when a car comes bailing through wall. he says, understandably, he never saw it coming. >> dear god, what the held just happened? i was walking up. coming back to finish sweeping. and the wall came at me. and knocked me down slightly. at that point, instinct took over, the minute i could move again. i jumped up and climbed over the counter. and ran to the back of the store. i was pretty bruised up. i could barely limp anywhere, at the onset. my leg had a giant bruise and knot on it about like that. this knee is pretty skinned. i banged my elbow pretty badly. if
his plan to try terror suspects in the u.s. has run into strong opposition in congress. >>> 22 people were killed this morning in a bombing outside a fas station in eastern pakistan. it happened in the hometown of the only christian member of pakistan's government, who was anas nated last week. and raises concern of the rising influence of the taliban and al qaeda. >>> back in this country. a close call you have to see to believe. ryan was working at 2:00 in the morning, when...
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that kid is now a u.s. senator. the scary thing is, the kids who can wait 8, 12 minutes, higher college completion rates. >> how do you do that? >> organize your home, so actions lead to consequences. and kids learn strategy to control their impulses. they learn to see the marshmallow as a cloud. they learn to imagine it in a different way. so, they're not tempted by it. it's all about creating organized structure. >> and the ultimate anti-tiger mom example, you're all for sleepovers. >> yeah. tiger mom thought that getting good grades is important. that's kind of important. and that's really demanding. you know one that was cognitively demanding? going to a sleepover with a bunch of 14-year-old girls. i haven't done it, personally. that's -- the gossip, the social relationships, that's what we're built for. our brain is built to socialize. >> you have a scene where two of your characters meet and fall in love for the first time. you talk about the importance of sense of smell. but you say there's things you can do
that kid is now a u.s. senator. the scary thing is, the kids who can wait 8, 12 minutes, higher college completion rates. >> how do you do that? >> organize your home, so actions lead to consequences. and kids learn strategy to control their impulses. they learn to see the marshmallow as a cloud. they learn to imagine it in a different way. so, they're not tempted by it. it's all about creating organized structure. >> and the ultimate anti-tiger mom example, you're all for...
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>>> in washington, u.s. ambassador to the united nations says gadhafi's comments seem, quote, delusional and some strong reaction among the opposition forces in libya who have taken over the city of benghazi. alex marquardt reports. >> reporter: this is hatred for gadhafi. the react to the interview with christiane amanpour ranged from disbelief to fury. >> everybody, even he lies, he knows he's lying and he knows people listening to him are aware he's lying. >> reporter: as for his claim that no force has been used, this man had evidence to the contrary. and like many here he showed us pictures of the dead far too graphic to show on television. >> he's a killer. believe me. >> he is the terrorist. we're looking for freedom and we're free the last, free at last! >> reporter: in a cafe, young libyans watched the news unfolding in their country. they had a simple wish. >> we want to die in gadhafi here. die here. >>> crude oil prices are hovering around $98 air barrel as traders keep an eye on the unrest. the
>>> in washington, u.s. ambassador to the united nations says gadhafi's comments seem, quote, delusional and some strong reaction among the opposition forces in libya who have taken over the city of benghazi. alex marquardt reports. >> reporter: this is hatred for gadhafi. the react to the interview with christiane amanpour ranged from disbelief to fury. >> everybody, even he lies, he knows he's lying and he knows people listening to him are aware he's lying. >>...
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and remember, the u.s. helped arm mujahideen fighters in afghanistan in the '80s and some and some of those same armed fighters are terrorists. gadhafi has managed to survive where other dictators have failed because he still has his army, the rebels are disorganized and he seems downright delusional and doesn't seem to care what the rest of the world thinks of him martha raddatz, abc news, washington. >>> a suspect at the center of a martin luther king day bomb plot has now been arrested in washington state. kevin harpham is accused of leaving a sophisticated bomb in a backpack along the mlk day parade route in spokane. he's linked to a white supremacist group. he's now facing several charges including one count of attempting to use a weapon of mass destruction. >>> terrorism in the muslim community is the focus of a controversial hearing today on capitol hill. >> and a new york congressman faces some pretty intense criticism after he called for this hearing. john hendren has the story now. good morning, j
and remember, the u.s. helped arm mujahideen fighters in afghanistan in the '80s and some and some of those same armed fighters are terrorists. gadhafi has managed to survive where other dictators have failed because he still has his army, the rebels are disorganized and he seems downright delusional and doesn't seem to care what the rest of the world thinks of him martha raddatz, abc news, washington. >>> a suspect at the center of a martin luther king day bomb plot has now been...
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seven u.s. ships with thousands of sailors aboard are now taking part in the effort with four more ships on the way. >> we're first to respond to anything that goes on in this world. i feel that we are -- we put our best effort forward and we give them all the resources that we would give anybody in america. >> reporter: marines from okinawa and dozens more transport helicopters have moved up the coast of japan. at least 100 air force personnel are working to restore electricity to an air base near the most effected areas. and the 150-member search and rescue teams from virginia and california that have been called upon in so many tragedies, will be moving out into the stricken towns. an indication just how desperate the japanese are for aid, in the 1995 earthquake there where 6,000 people died, the japanese refused most foreign aid. this time they are accepting aid from even rivals like china and south korea. martha raddatz, abc news, washington. >> that is certainly telling. >>> now, at ground
seven u.s. ships with thousands of sailors aboard are now taking part in the effort with four more ships on the way. >> we're first to respond to anything that goes on in this world. i feel that we are -- we put our best effort forward and we give them all the resources that we would give anybody in america. >> reporter: marines from okinawa and dozens more transport helicopters have moved up the coast of japan. at least 100 air force personnel are working to restore electricity to...
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a u.s. official tells abc news a reactor explosion and fire could be catastrophic. >>> experts say friday's quake was a magnitude 9.0 jolt, that's been upgraded from the 8.9. the death toll could reach 10,000 in just one province alone. >>> japan's stock index the nikkei took another major dive. today's drop was around 12%, that's after a 6% plunge on monday. >>> and finally, it is almost impossible to actually fathom the disaster in the pacific but there's one other thing that also seems impossible. this time, however, it's good news. >> amongst all the death, destruction and even ongoing confusion, the japanese people have come together in some pretty unbelievable ways. here's diane sawyer. >> reporter: here in the landscape left behind by the storm without pity, the people here show what's always been at the heart of the japanese culture. you need the food. you need the food. >> oh, we are fine. we have enough for us. we want to share. >> reporter: in japan shinto buddhists and confucian
a u.s. official tells abc news a reactor explosion and fire could be catastrophic. >>> experts say friday's quake was a magnitude 9.0 jolt, that's been upgraded from the 8.9. the death toll could reach 10,000 in just one province alone. >>> japan's stock index the nikkei took another major dive. today's drop was around 12%, that's after a 6% plunge on monday. >>> and finally, it is almost impossible to actually fathom the disaster in the pacific but there's one other...
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the u.s. are expected to be on hand to help monitor the damaged reactors. you can also bet they'll have one of these, a geiger counter. the bbc's david shukman explains what they can expect when they get there. >> reporter: day after day, new threats emerge at fukushima, multiple explosions, sudden rises in radiation, a scene so hazardous only 50 workers are left on site to try to bring things under control. getting hard information about the fate of the power station is proving really difficult. here's what we think is happening. reactor one, its outer building exploded on saturday. there's probably been a partial melting inside. and they're still pumping in seawater. reactor two, the most worrying, with an explosion here last night and crucially a potential breach inside it. the first possible damage to any of the reactors. it's thought that this device down below, which handles excess pressure, may have been breached. and this could be one source of leaking radiation. now, reactor three is
the u.s. are expected to be on hand to help monitor the damaged reactors. you can also bet they'll have one of these, a geiger counter. the bbc's david shukman explains what they can expect when they get there. >> reporter: day after day, new threats emerge at fukushima, multiple explosions, sudden rises in radiation, a scene so hazardous only 50 workers are left on site to try to bring things under control. getting hard information about the fate of the power station is proving really...
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u.s. preparing to bomb libya? the u.n.'s major decision to protect libyan civilians from the gadhafi regime. >>> and also the race to stop a nuclear disaster in japan. today's desperate emergency action to stop an all outright meltdown. it is friday, march 18th. >>> good morning, everyone. i'm peggy bunker. >> and i'm rob nelson. >>> military action against libya could happen in just a matter of hours. meanwhile, moammar gadhafi's son interviewed exclusively with abc news is now responding and is as defiant as ever. >>> and as nuclear crisis escalates in japan, the west coast of the united states is now on alert already monitoring radiation levels there. >> it's funny, too, because they say they have those monitors up already. in seattle, your hometown, will be the first place to know if a wave does hit us. >> and the epa will be watching that closely. that's for sure. >>> we do begin with the dramatic decision to take military action in libya. the u.n. security council voted just hours ag
u.s. preparing to bomb libya? the u.n.'s major decision to protect libyan civilians from the gadhafi regime. >>> and also the race to stop a nuclear disaster in japan. today's desperate emergency action to stop an all outright meltdown. it is friday, march 18th. >>> good morning, everyone. i'm peggy bunker. >> and i'm rob nelson. >>> military action against libya could happen in just a matter of hours. meanwhile, moammar gadhafi's son interviewed exclusively...
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u.s. officials are claiming early success after two straight nights of assaults on libya, but they're being less specific on how long this operation will last and what future role the u.s. will play. cruise missiles, stealth bombers and fighters pounded targets across libya. in tripoli anti-aircraft fire blazed into the sky. the scars in benghazi are raw. >> we die or we win. we have no other choice. we die or we win. >> reporter: the rebels say the attack on gadhafi's columns came just in time but saif gadhafi told abc news's christiane amanpour that the americans are supporting the wrong side. >> the americans and other western countries, you are supporting the terrorists and armed militia. that's it. >> reporter: libyan state tv showed what it said were civilians wounded by the coalition air raids. it aired a statement from colonel gadhafi -- >> translator: you are not capable of a prolonged -- for a prolonged war in libya. we consider ourselves ready for a long war. be aware of that. >
u.s. officials are claiming early success after two straight nights of assaults on libya, but they're being less specific on how long this operation will last and what future role the u.s. will play. cruise missiles, stealth bombers and fighters pounded targets across libya. in tripoli anti-aircraft fire blazed into the sky. the scars in benghazi are raw. >> we die or we win. we have no other choice. we die or we win. >> reporter: the rebels say the attack on gadhafi's columns came...
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oh, man. >>> first, we do have two u.s. airmen recovering this morning after their disabled warplane crashed in libya. >> abc's alex marquardt traveled to the remote desert town where villagers came to the rescue. >> reporter: so many villagers came to the crash site there's now a dirt path leading through the wheat. its wings and tail fins, almost the only recognizable part. the rest burned almost beyond recognition. at first we were scared. we thought it was a gadhafi plane that would strike us, this man said. aboard the f-15, two crew members, the pilot and seated behind hip the weapons systems officer. the plane preparing for an air strike carries heavy weaponry. at 11:33 p.m. equipment failure. the weapons officer ejects first. followed within a second by the pilot. the two parachuting down into the darkness. the pilot, separated from his partner, holds a gps beacon and a pistol. he sees villagers approaching and radios for help. just after 1:30 a.m. u.s. jets arrive dropping two 500-pound bombs to push back the uniden
oh, man. >>> first, we do have two u.s. airmen recovering this morning after their disabled warplane crashed in libya. >> abc's alex marquardt traveled to the remote desert town where villagers came to the rescue. >> reporter: so many villagers came to the crash site there's now a dirt path leading through the wheat. its wings and tail fins, almost the only recognizable part. the rest burned almost beyond recognition. at first we were scared. we thought it was a gadhafi...
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the u.s. military's role in libya. >> republicans are now demanding specifics from the president about his goals in libya. john hendren has the latest from washington. good morning, john. >> reporter: good morning. as the military operation in libya enters its sixth day, at least in public, moammar gadhafi is showing no sign of giving up. sources say obama administration officials have told european allies they want to hand off control of the international operation in libya this week. nato is already activating ships and planes in the mediterranean, a move president obama describes as u.s. exit strategy. >> the exit strategy will be executed this week in the sense that we will be pulling back from our much more active efforts to shape the environment. >> reporter: in benghazi they're cheering a no-fly zone as airborne life line. pro-democracy rebels are holding onto territory in eastern libya as moammar gadhafi's air force stands by. their advance is stalled. secretary of state hillary clinto
the u.s. military's role in libya. >> republicans are now demanding specifics from the president about his goals in libya. john hendren has the latest from washington. good morning, john. >> reporter: good morning. as the military operation in libya enters its sixth day, at least in public, moammar gadhafi is showing no sign of giving up. sources say obama administration officials have told european allies they want to hand off control of the international operation in libya this...
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the u.s. population growth over the last decade. now 50 million strong. their numbers doubled in five states. gloria and husband jay -- >> people understand me just fine. >> reporter: the modern couple. give us one week. 15% of marriages are mixed race. americans calling themselves multiracial up 32% since 2000. the census says we are moving ever faster west and south. in 1790 the country's population center, literally the point it would balance on a scale, was in maryland. by 1820 into west virginia. mountain momma take me home, thank you, john denver, then into ohio. there goes cincinnati, see you, lonnie anderson, indiana by 1900. nice shot, hoosiers. illinois by 1950. in 1980, missouri said, show me the center. and as of today, the new population center of america -- plato, missouri, population 109. we spoke to the mayor. do you feel more important? >> well, personally, probably not, but for the town, i feel like it's a pretty good for the town. >> reporter: plato gets a plaque. jay and gl
the u.s. population growth over the last decade. now 50 million strong. their numbers doubled in five states. gloria and husband jay -- >> people understand me just fine. >> reporter: the modern couple. give us one week. 15% of marriages are mixed race. americans calling themselves multiracial up 32% since 2000. the census says we are moving ever faster west and south. in 1790 the country's population center, literally the point it would balance on a scale, was in maryland. by 1820...
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last year president obama said the u.s. cannot afford to fall behind if america fails to invest in alternative energy sources like nuclear power, it will mean lost jobs and higher costs for american consumers. rob and peggy? >>> seven people are missing after an apartment building exploded in ontario. canadian police and firefighters have not been able to get into the rubble to search for victims. they hope the seven missing residents were not home at the time of the blast which happened yesterday morning. that building uses electric heat. although some residents say they did smell gas, woodstock is about 135 miles northeast of detroit. >>> the supreme court is poised to weigh in on what could be the largest class-action suit ever. retail giant walmart is accused of discriminating against female employees and those workers past and present may stand to gain billions of dollars. now more from linsey davis. >> reporter: this woman, an assistant manager at sam's club and single mother of two, says she's about to make history.
last year president obama said the u.s. cannot afford to fall behind if america fails to invest in alternative energy sources like nuclear power, it will mean lost jobs and higher costs for american consumers. rob and peggy? >>> seven people are missing after an apartment building exploded in ontario. canadian police and firefighters have not been able to get into the rubble to search for victims. they hope the seven missing residents were not home at the time of the blast which...
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the president's message to the u.s. and the world after american military involvement in libya. >> president obama's explanation for why it was so necessary for the u.s. to take action. it's tuesday, march 29th. >> announcer: for abc news, this is "world news now." >>> and good morning, everybody. i'm rob nelson. >> i'm peggy bunker. >>> the president made his strategies public as opposition forces pushed their way into more of moammar gadhafi's territory in libya. we'll have the latest. >>> also ahead in this half hour, strange story here. an honor student in florida is in some pretty big trouble after her trip to a car dealership. now, police accuse her of getting a gun when her mom refused to sign the loan application. >> you're going to want to hear how this one turns out. >> oh, man. >>> also, a little on the strange side. some people in suburban denver swear that they saw something that reminds them of the movie "close encounter of the third kind." they say they saw it. what exactly did they see? we'll look into t
the president's message to the u.s. and the world after american military involvement in libya. >> president obama's explanation for why it was so necessary for the u.s. to take action. it's tuesday, march 29th. >> announcer: for abc news, this is "world news now." >>> and good morning, everybody. i'm rob nelson. >> i'm peggy bunker. >>> the president made his strategies public as opposition forces pushed their way into more of moammar gadhafi's...
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the case has damaged u.s. relations with pakistan, a key ally in the war on terror. >>> free speech was the winner at the supreme court, even if that speech is by most people's measure filled with hatred. the case involving the small right -- or the right of the small fundamentalist church to protest near the funerals of soldiers killed overseas. our supreme court correspondent and "nightline" anchor, terry moran, has the details. >> reporter: their protests are so outrageous and so cruel -- ♪ america >> reporter: that the question for many americans is simple -- how can this be legal? the supreme court answered. "speech is powerful," chief justice john roberts wrote in the court's opinion. "it can stir people to action, move them to tears of both joy and sorrow and as it did here, inflict great pain. we cannot react to that pain by punishing the speaker." the court held that because the protests deal with public issues -- gays in the military, war in iraq -- they are protected under the constitution. "we do
the case has damaged u.s. relations with pakistan, a key ally in the war on terror. >>> free speech was the winner at the supreme court, even if that speech is by most people's measure filled with hatred. the case involving the small right -- or the right of the small fundamentalist church to protest near the funerals of soldiers killed overseas. our supreme court correspondent and "nightline" anchor, terry moran, has the details. >> reporter: their protests are so...
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scientists in the u.s. are sounding the alarm here that we are woefully unprepared. >> we have a number of cities on the eastern seaboard that are at risk for major earthquakes. boston, new york city, charleston, south carolina. >> reporter: it's not just california. the most dangerous zone is in the middle of the country, in the lower midwest. the last big one here was in 1895 and when, not if, when, it happens again, there would be millions left homeless and billions in damages. >> it's like a hard, cold slab that allows energy to travel very efficiently. in california the rocks are relatively hot, shattered and energy dissipates quicker. >> reporter: gary patterson is a geologist in memphis and he showed us old buildings across his city that he says would never make it. they were built long before current codes with old brick masonry. school buildings, police and fire departments. >> areas that may receive the most damage, you would expect those fire department buildings may not be operational. >> report
scientists in the u.s. are sounding the alarm here that we are woefully unprepared. >> we have a number of cities on the eastern seaboard that are at risk for major earthquakes. boston, new york city, charleston, south carolina. >> reporter: it's not just california. the most dangerous zone is in the middle of the country, in the lower midwest. the last big one here was in 1895 and when, not if, when, it happens again, there would be millions left homeless and billions in damages....
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the first u.s. evacuation planes could travel to the region as early as this morning. >>> the president made it clear he's not ruled out establishing a no-fly zone over libya to prevent gadhafi's air force from bombing rebels. martha raddatz says setting up such a zone is a major undertaking. >> reporter: a no-fly zone would be a huge endeavor. you would need a squadron of fighter jets, plus an aircraft carrier with dozen more fighters on board, then you would need tankers, aerial refueling, you would need awacs, airborne warning and control planes, and first, you would have to go into libya and take out the anti-aircraft batteries just in case. by that, i mean bomb them. could this all be done? yes. but you would need a u.n. security council resolution or at the very least nato immunity. we don't have either, but you have to leave your options open, president obama has said that. if things in libya took a terrible turn for the worse, you do want contingency plans. martha raddatz, abc news, washingt
the first u.s. evacuation planes could travel to the region as early as this morning. >>> the president made it clear he's not ruled out establishing a no-fly zone over libya to prevent gadhafi's air force from bombing rebels. martha raddatz says setting up such a zone is a major undertaking. >> reporter: a no-fly zone would be a huge endeavor. you would need a squadron of fighter jets, plus an aircraft carrier with dozen more fighters on board, then you would need tankers,...
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they say the u.s. government is unfairly targeting them because of their religion. >>> you know she's got the golden touch. oprah winfrey has a knack for identifying new tv talent. we're going to meet a young comic in a wheelchair who is so promising he's landed his own show. >> on her network. inspiring story. >>> the fighting in libya has escalated drastically. gadhafi's military used gun ships, helicopters and rockets. to pound rebel forces. >> hospitals are now trying to cope with the constant flow of wounded fighters. lama hasan reports from benghazi. >> reporter: fierce battles raged on sunday's rebel fighters pushing westward toward tripoli were met by air attacks and ground forces loyal to libya's leader moammar gadhafi. >> all i saw is bombs and bullets. we were trying to escape and come back. i was begging everybody to, like, give me a ride. it was really scary. >> reporter: front line now appears to lie between two towns. they were telling us it was too dangerous to proceed. we heard from th
they say the u.s. government is unfairly targeting them because of their religion. >>> you know she's got the golden touch. oprah winfrey has a knack for identifying new tv talent. we're going to meet a young comic in a wheelchair who is so promising he's landed his own show. >> on her network. inspiring story. >>> the fighting in libya has escalated drastically. gadhafi's military used gun ships, helicopters and rockets. to pound rebel forces. >> hospitals are now...
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in 1973 the u.s. produced 64% of all the oil it consumed while importing the rest from foreign sources. half of that from opec. in 2010, 61% of the oil we consumed came from overseas while our piece of the pie shrank to less than 40%. almost ten years after 9/11 and a rededication to reducing oil imports, still no change. >> political will is the main thing that's keeping us from relying less on foreign oil. we can't change things overnight. we need to bring down the cost of alternatives and push them into the economy, but if we don't get started now we'll never get there. >> reporter: advancements in technology have increased american production but not nearly enough to reduce oil imports. >> the increase in u.s. domestic production is certainly a positive sign. it can't close the gap all by itself. >> reporter: and on the consumer side, hybrid and electric cars are a viable alternative to their gas guzzling counterparts, but they represent less than 3% of the car market. in order to make a significa
in 1973 the u.s. produced 64% of all the oil it consumed while importing the rest from foreign sources. half of that from opec. in 2010, 61% of the oil we consumed came from overseas while our piece of the pie shrank to less than 40%. almost ten years after 9/11 and a rededication to reducing oil imports, still no change. >> political will is the main thing that's keeping us from relying less on foreign oil. we can't change things overnight. we need to bring down the cost of alternatives...